B A 342 Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Corporate Personhood, American Bankers Association, Trade Association
25 Nov 2018
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Political involvement: broadly defined as participation in the formulation and execution of public policy at various levels of government. Lobbying: process of influencing public officials to promote or secure the passage or defeat of legislations. Has been defined as the professionalization of the art of persuasion. May be directed toward the reinforcement of established policy or the defeat of proposed policy shifts. Umbrella trade associations: represent the collective business interests of the united states. Best example: chamber of commerce and national association of. Sectoral trade associations: represents many firms in a given industry or line of business. Company lobbying: process by companies of influencing public officials. Company lobbying: process by companies of influencing public officials to promote or secure the passage or defeat of legislation. Companies like ibm, ford, delta airlines lobby on their own behalf. Ad hoc coalitions: a temporary advocacy group or committee formed to address a particular issue for a period of time.
